'Skyjo Score Calculator: How to Total Your Points'
Direct answer
Scoring in Skyjo is simple once you understand the process.
All editions
At the end of each round, every visible card left in your grid counts towards your score. The aim is to finish the game with the lowest total score after one player reaches 100 points.
How to score a round
- Add together every card remaining in your grid.
- Ignore any columns of three identical cards that were removed during play.
- Check whether the player who ended the round finished with the unique lowest score. If they did not, their score is doubled under the standard rules.
Card values
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| -2 | -2 |
| -1 | -1 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 to 12 | Face value |
Negative cards reduce your overall score, making them valuable to keep.
Example
Suppose your remaining cards total:
-2 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 10 = 40 points
If you ended the round but another player scored lower, your score would become 80 points.
Common scoring mistakes
- Forgetting to remove completed columns.
- Doubling the wrong player's score.
- Ending the game immediately at 100 points instead of finishing the current round.
Sources
- Magilano official rulebook.
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